Oil spillage in ponds and creeks can be cleaned up by?

a

burning off the oil layer

b

spraying with detergent

c

dispersal with compressed air

d

spraying with hot water

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Ajanaku Samiat
11 years ago

u guys are only suggesting based on the oil , wat abt creek

wat are creeks?

UNcracked
2 years ago

Oil spillage in ponds and creeks can be cleaned up using various methods, depending on the extent of the spill and the environmental conditions. However, the most appropriate method for cleaning up oil spills in ponds and creeks typically involves a combination of physical removal and chemical treatment.

One common method is:

B. spraying with detergent

Detergents can help break up the oil into smaller droplets, making it easier to disperse and remove from the water surface. Additionally, the use of sorbents (such as absorbent materials like pads or booms) can help soak up the dispersed oil. Burning off the oil layer (option A) or spraying with hot water (option D) can be effective in certain situations but may not be suitable for all environments and can have adverse environmental impacts. Dispersal with compressed air (option C) is not typically used for cleaning up oil spills in ponds and creeks.

Oduesoadeola
12 years ago

d ansa is b

Aywhy01
11 years ago

d answer should be b because detergent cause increase in bacteria that will digest d oil

Myschool Paul
10 years ago

The question has been modified. Thanks.

Tobscollins
10 years ago

Myschool.com.ng refused to change it

Awotee Tayo
10 years ago

I also chose b o nd m seeing anoda ans here...detergents reduce surface tension na nt compressed air

Son1
2 years ago

B is the Answer

Praise77
4 years ago

why not A

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